Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegans
SKU
40026
A fragrant, perennial herb for garden or patio with showy scarlet-red flowers in late summer. The blooms contrast nicely against bright, pineapple-scented yellow green foliage. Crushed leaves have the aroma and taste of pineapple, used to make tea, potpourri, jams and jellies.
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Full sun
Once established in the landscape, requires only occasional watering. Water container plants when the top 2-3 in. of soil is dry
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh ELL-eh-ganz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide |
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
| Design Ideas | A beautiful addition to herb gardens, mixed borders and containers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Edible, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established in the landscape, requires only occasional watering. Water container plants when the top 2-3 in. of soil is dry |
Thrives in average, well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer when new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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